Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD76472Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Brucella Antibody, Agglutination
Also known as: Brucellosis
Clinical Use
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Detection of agglutinating antibodies at titers of 1:80 or greater indicates Brucella infection. Recent Brucella infection is best demonstrated by a four‑fold increase in agglutinating antibody titer when testing acute and convalescent sera in parallel.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Brucella agglutinating antibodies
ProteinAgglutinating antibody titer
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2-7 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Container
Transport tube
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
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